Where the law stands, Dossier 2025/2807(RSP)
Genetically modified maize DP51291
Objection pursuant to Rule 115(2) and (3) of the Rules of Procedure to the draft Commission Implementing Decision authorising the placing on the market of products containing, consisting of or produced from genetically modified maize DP51291 pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council
Resolution on a topical subject (RSP): Parliament states its view. It is not binding. · First reading
A resolution tabled by political groups, usually on an urgent matter or in reaction to a statement by the Commission or Council. Not binding.
Where it stands
Parliament’s position
Parliament adopted the text on 8 October 2025. This is its final position on the matter.
- Tabled for plenary(done)
- Plenary vote(done) Adopted 8 October 2025
- Parliament’s position(done) Final
Decided in plenary
8 October 2025 · decision 9
Agriculture, food & fisheries, Objection to a Commission measure
Objection under Rule 115(2) and (3) · implementing measure
Genetically modified maize DP51291
Objection passed On the objection: 433 for · 166 against · 9 abstained by a large majority
AI summary:Parliament objected to a Commission draft decision that would have authorised selling food and feed made from genetically modified maize DP51291 in the EU.
What changed
Latest Tabled for plenary → Adopted by Parliament
AI summary:The only substantive change is that Parliament now calls for repealing the adopted decision rather than withdrawing the draft. The other changes are formal: the decision is referred to by its final name and number.
Who works on it
- Lead committee
- Environment, Climate and Food Safety
- The MEP who drafts the report and negotiates it on behalf of the committee.
- Sirpa Pietikäinen (EPP), Biljana Borzan (S&D), Martin Häusling (Greens), Anja Hazekamp (The Left)
The text, version by version
Newest first.
Adopted by Parliament· 8 Oct 2025
AI summary:Parliament's resolution objects to Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2025/1898 authorising genetically modified maize DP51291, considering it exceeds implementing powers and is inconsistent with Union law.
Tabled for plenary· 24 Sept 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0407/2025
AI summary:Parliament objects to the Commission's draft decision authorising genetically modified maize DP51291, considering it exceeds implementing powers and is inconsistent with EU law.
Timeline
Newest first.
Plenary stage 1 step
8 October 2025
Plenary vote
Sitting of 8 Oct 2025 Motion for a resolution B10-0407/2025Adopted text TA10-0222/2025
Official record: Legislative Observatory, 2025/2807(RSP)